It Must Be Close to the Holidays
Last week the Holiday season bug bit me hard, as I’m craving all of my favorite holiday foods (Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years). Thank goodness tomorrow is Thanksgiving.
Salivate with me if you will…
Snacks & Appetizers
- Summer sausage, cheese (cheddar, swiss & mozzarella) & crackers (Keebler Club & Town House). And toss in a cheese ball for good measure.
- Deviled eggs. Is there a more tasty, more addictive food that’s not that good for you? I could eat deviled eggs.
- Ham roll ups. My mom has made these for years, usually on New Years Eve.
- Ham salad on tiny pumpernickel bread. Addicting for some reason.
The Main Course
- Turkey and dressing (and possibly stuffing if I’m in the mood). Good tender, juicy & moist turkey with that awesome aroma.
- Spiral sliced, glazed ham. Need I say more?
- Mashed potatoes. The real thing with plenty of butter. Topped with gravy or noodles or just plain, it’s all good.
- Rolls. Warm and soft also with plenty of butter.
- Cranberry Sauce. Yes, I like the stuff that comes out of a can. But if you want to whip your own up, knock me out.
Treats
- Pumpkin pie. I’m not sure what it is about pumpkin pie, but it just hits the spot. And that’s even after being in a pumpkin pie eating contest last year.
- Peanut butter fudge. Truly tasty.
- Bourbon balls. For some reason Jack Daniels laced chocolate treats hit the spot, even for non-drinkers. In the “liquor foods” category these have to be right up there with rum cake and bread pudding (with rum soaked raisins).
- Buckeyes. These aren’t something that are a common staple at functions that I attend, but when I find some you’ll know I’ll dig in.
- Cheap “holiday cookies”. You know what I’m talking about. The box or bag of colored sugar coated cookies that you can pick up for a buck at any grocery store. These aren’t the best thing in the world, but they bring back childhood memories, as my grandma always seemed to have these around. Eat them with a cup of coffee and they suddenly seem a bit more fancy.
- Mint M&M’s. I am so disappointed that these are a seasonal item, but rest assured, there’s an extremely good chance you’ll find a bag of these in my house well into the next fall. Last year I think I bought about a dozen bags and have just now broken into my last one since they’re on the shelves again. (Tip: store these in the refrigerator or freezer.)
So, what makes your personal favorites list? I left a lot of options off of the list, so please chime in.
